towing FORD E-250 2005 Owner's Manual

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conduct
hearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informal
environment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of the
parties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolve
disputes. CAMVAP decisions are fast, fair, and final as the arbitrator’s
award is binding both to you and Ford of Canada.
CAMVAP services are available in all territories and provinces. For more
information, without charge or obligation, call your CAMVAP Provincial
Administrator directly at 1-800-207-0685.
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN
You can get more protection for your new car or light truck by
purchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. It provides
the following:
•Benefits during the warranty period depending on the plan you
purchase (such as: reimbursement for rentals; coverage for certain
maintenance and wear items).
•Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper-to-Bumper
Warranty expires.
You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and Lincoln
Mercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available in
various time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored
to fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursement
benefits for towing and rental coverage.
When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection
throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of
more than 4,600 participating Ford or Lincoln Mercury and Ford of
Canada dealers.
If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the
time of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since this
information is subject to change, please ask your dealer for complete
details about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the
Ford ESP website at www.ford-esp.com.
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign country, contact the
appropriate foreign embassy or consulate. These officials can inform you
of local vehicle registration regulations and where to find unleaded fuel.
If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knock
index lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regional
office or owner relations/customer relationship office.
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•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
8–10 miles (12–16 km) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
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Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............72
Seats ............................................66
child safety seats ......................90
front seats .................................66
Servicing your vehicle ..............195
Setting the clock
AM/FM stereo ...........................19
AM/FM/Cassette ........................20
AM/FM/CD .................................22
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ....26, 30, 34
Spare tire
(see Changing the Tire) ...........110
Spark plugs,
specifications .............224, 233–234
Special notice ................................9
ambulance conversions ..............8
diesel-powered vehicles .............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................230, 233
Speed control ..............................58
Starting your
vehicle ........................145–146, 148
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................52
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ...........38, 40
Tilt steering wheel ......................52
Tires ...................................103–104
alignment ................................124
care ..........................................122
changing ..........................110–111
checking the pressure ............106inspecting and inflating .........105
label .........................................122
replacing ..........................108, 113
rotating ....................................124
safety practices .......................123
sidewall information ...............118
snow tires and chains ............126
spare tire .................................109
terminology .............................104
tire grades ...............................104
treadwear ........................103, 122
Towing .......................................133
recreational towing .................144
trailer towing ..........................133
wrecker ....................................179
Traction-lok rear axle ...............151
Transmission .............................153
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....153
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................220
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
lubricant specifications ..230, 233
Turn signal ..................................45
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................234
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................236
Vehicle loading ..........................126
Ventilating your vehicle ...........148
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................198
Water, Driving through .............162
Windows
power .........................................56
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Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................51
checking and adding fluid .....198replacing wiper blades
.............51
Wrecker towing
.........................179
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